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  • 2023
    • December
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Secures Complete Defense Verdict in $7.5M Construction Defect Case
    • November
    • October
      • How Can an Auto Claim Defense Lawyer Help Protect Your Company from Car Accident Claims?
      • Three Tips to Help Your Company Defend Against Cybercrime
    • July
      • The Role of an Insurance Defense Attorney in Bad Faith Claims
    • June
      • How Can an Employer Defense Attorney Help Protect Your Business?
    • April
      • Another Defense Verdict – Righi Fitch is on a roll!
  • 2022
    • February
      • Arizona Eliminates Peremptory Challenges in All Jury Trials
  • 2021
    • November
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Named to 2022 Best Law Firms List
    • August
      • Melissa Lin Recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for Her Work in Construction Law
    • March
      • How to Recoup Losses With Subrogation Claims
      • Understanding Reptilian Theory
    • February
      • The Importance of Having an Emergency Response Team
      • How a Professional Liability Defense Attorney Can Help You
  • 2020
    • October
      • How Manufacturers Can Protect Themselves from Product Liability Claims
    • June
      • Employer Guidance: Reopening Businesses During Coronavirus
      • The Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom
    • May
      • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioners held its first remote Commission Meeting
  • 2019
    • May
      • Super Lawyers Rick Righi and Beth Fitch, and Rising Star Melissa Lin
  • 2014
    • December
      • Rick Righi and Beth Fitch Selected as Sustaining Members of Arizona's Finest Lawyers
    • August
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Selected to Serve on National Emergency Response Team
    • April
      • Chris Begeman Secures Defense Verdict in Traumatic Brain Injury and Punitive Damages Case
  • 2013
    • November
    • June
      • Righi Fitch Law Sponsors SoCal RAGNAR team; Raises over $20,000 for Take Care of Your Diabetes
      • New Law on the Way? Arizona Supreme Court to Review Case Involving Implied Warranty Rights
      • Rick Righi Participates in NYC Mock Trial Event
      • Chris Begeman and Rick Righi Launch Successful Defense in Toxic Tort Case
  • 2012
    • December
      • It Really Works! An Example of Righi Fitch Law Group's Innovative Litigation Model
    • October
      • After an Original Demand of $1.6 Million, Righi Fitch Law Group Reaches a $27,500 Settlement
    • July
      • Beth Fitch and Chris Begeman’s Risk Management Article Published in Public Accountant Magazine
      • Primary Insurers Beware: Arizona Appellate Court Protects Excess Insurer at Primary Insurer’s Expense
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Secures Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Commercial General Contractor in Arizona
      • Rick Righi and Beth Fitch Join Themis Advocates Group
    • May
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Presents “Breaking Bad Habits” Seminar
      • Righi Fitch Law Group’s Publication in DRI’s Sharing Success e-newsletter
    • April
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Supports Ragnar and TCOYD
    • March
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Takes Another Innovative Initiative to Better Serve its Clients
      • Righi Fitch Law Group recovers $2,000,000 for Homebuilder in Garnishment Action Against Insurance Carrier
    • February
      • Righi Fitch Law Group Plays Softball for Charity
      • Rick Righi to Speak at the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance Conference—March 28-30 in San Diego, California
      • Rick Righi Has Been Selected for Membership with the Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates
    • January
      • Righi Fitch Law Group sponsors 16th hole at Phoenix Open!
  • 2011
    • December
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      • Rick Righi Has Been Invited to Join the Council on Litigation Management
    • September
      • Pre-Trial Litigation Practices Result in Favorable Settlement
      • Settlement Involving Morris Agreement Protects Homebuilder and Positions Insurance Company for Success in Declaratory Relief Act
      • Early Evaluations and Streamlined Risk Management Protect Homebuilder in Four Construction Defect Cases
      • Successful Construction Defect Binding Arbitration
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  • 2010
    • December
      • Chris Begeman Sworn in as New Mexico Lawyer
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